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Intel DC S3500 2.5 inch 160GB SATA enterprise SSD in brown box

Intel

Intel DC S3500 SSDSC2BB160G401 2.5" 160GB SATA 3.0 enterprise SSD

SKU CH-23S8-P26PB MPN SSDSC2BB160G401

2.5-inch 160GB SATA 3.0 enterprise SSD with MLC memory delivering 475 MBps read and 175 MBps write speeds

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 475 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 175 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0 6Gb/S
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash typeMLC

Capacity 160GB

  • Up to 475 MBps sequential read for fast data access
  • Up to 75,000 IOPS random read for responsive transactional workloads
  • MLC NAND with 2,000,000-hour MTBF for enterprise-grade endurance
  • 5W active power draw for efficient server operation
  • 1,000 G shock resistance protects data in dense racks

Intel DC S3500 160GB SATA SSD

The Intel DC S3500 SSDSC2BB160G401 is a 2.5-inch enterprise solid-state drive with a 160GB capacity. It uses MLC NAND flash and a SATA 3.0 6Gb/s interface for server and storage-array workloads. The drive delivers sequential reads up to 475 MBps and writes up to 175 MBps. It is built for environments that demand consistent low latency and high endurance.

Standard 2.5-inch SATA installation

The drive fits any 7.00mm 2.5-inch bay with a standard SATA data and power connector. No special drivers are required for mainstream operating systems. Alignment issues can appear if the partition start offset is not set to a 4KB boundary. The 2.5W active power draw is low, but the system backplane must still supply adequate current for simultaneous drive spin-up.

160GB capacity for read-heavy workloads

The 160GB capacity suits boot volumes, caching tiers and metadata storage where random reads dominate. Random read performance reaches 75,000 IOPS with 50 µs latency. Random writes peak at 7,500 IOPS and 65 µs latency, so sustained write-heavy databases will exhaust headroom quickly. The 2,000,000-hour MTBF and 1,000 G shock rating support continuous operation in dense racks.

How it compares

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Price $104.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 160 GB
Lower than about 97% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 475 MB/s
Lower than about 92% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $656.19 per TB
Pricier than about 57% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineDC S3500
Model nameSSDSC2BB160G401
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 475 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 175 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 75,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 7,500 IOPS
Read latency50 us
Write latency65 us
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0 6Gb/S
Power
Idle power draw0.9 W
Active power draw2.5 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Product weight70g +/-2g
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size147 × 104 × 23 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,000 G at 0.5 msec
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the Intel DC S3500 SSDSC2BB160G401 is working as intended after installation?

Check that the SATA 3.0 6Gb/s link is active, then confirm sequential read speeds approach 475 MBps and write speeds near 175 MBps while random 4KB reads reach about 75000 IOPS and writes hit 7500 IOPS.

What comes in the box with the SSDSC2BB160G401 and what must I buy separately?

The drive ships in a brown box as a bare 2.5 inch 7.00mm unit; you will need a SATA data cable, a SATA power connection and a 2.5 inch drive bay or bracket if your chassis lacks one.

Which capacity of the DC S3500 series should I choose for my workload?

This model provides 160GB of 20nm MLC NAND; select it when your dataset fits within that space and you need the 2000000 hour MTBF and 1000 G shock rating of the enterprise line.

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